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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.72, 26,852.50 and 8,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.72, 26,852.50 and 8,042.04 is: 12,067.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.72 : 26,852.50 = 8,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.72/26,852.50 = 8,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.72x = 26,852.50 × 8,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.72x = 215,948,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,948,879.10/17,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.07

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